when birds die

birds do not complain
when they pass away

they die quietly

and while i know
even birds would prefer

to pass
in the comfort

of company

when they
fall

it's quiet

with no complaint
or pageantry

Reviews

[softlyfall]

I love birds. The speak in music and embody the free spirit in flight. I have very little fear of death but a great deal of concern about the condition of humanity. Your poem is wonderful advice.
Your poem itself is quiet, without pageantry. One thing I adore is when the form and subject matter agree with and enhance one another, as they do in this poem.

[Kelly Scheppers]

They sing and fly their lifelong...so good to see a poem that pays them homage! Hope all is well in your world, Alan!

[alan peter kelly]

Creatively yes Kelly thank you...the rest is belly button lint....and im not a navel gazer. Hope your creativity is likewise active and satiated.

[Corset]

I've seen a baby bird die in such a way, no pomp or circumstance, just a silent opening and closing of the beak, a sudden jerk here and there and then no more, as I stood helplessly at the box with hopeful worms.

[Zahra]

That's just beautiful...


and while i know
even birds would prefer

to pass
in the comfort

of company

[A.A.Romanczuk]

This reminds me of David Whyte...noble, sad, quiet, full.

[Brittany Zedalis]

I own a bird, and let me tell you, boy do they complain, haha.

But you are right. This is incredibly unique; I'm glad it crossed my path.

[alan peter kelly]

Thanks Luna :) i have been feeding and watering several generations of crested pigeons who have come to love me in their own way...they let me know they're happy to see me...fluffing up...nodding heads...lots of hoo hoos ha ha about twenty or so hang on my roof...antenna...and perch along my fenceline and gate all comfy and secure in knowledge im not far away..occasionally one will present itself near the back door and i have come to know when they are injured to the point of seeking comfort with my very close proximity...i coo coo and feed and each bird is obviously comforted with both my service and company...it's always sad but most endearing...ive worked in fauna parks and nursed many types of creature. Seeing them die is never easy and of course if they are in too much pain? But the birds who call my back yard their day care centre...when their time comes...come down to earth as if to say goodbye and thank you...ive had LOTS of PARROTS omg just like KIDS ha ha ty for the read and i will reciprocate very soon. :)

[paul]

unique! great original ideas, written very very well,
that can mean many things ..

[alan peter kelly]

Thanks Paul...i read from the classics to modern so when it comes to original? Ah there's always some generic influence but that having been said...im happy that it turned out to form a whole bowl with few visible seams cracks or edges. Im back here on a more permanent basis now and look forward to reading your mind and its imagination. :)

[micky]

I love this piece....i love your outlook and the flow is lovely
Well done:)

[alan peter kelly]

Thank you Mickey :) ive been at this poem tree game for quite some time now so id be quiet the success at failure if i wasnt getting something right after all this time. I look forward to reading and reviewing more of your art anon :)